Chapter 6: Sikhism

World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery

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Ik Onkar
Ik Onkar means one
God.
The symbol represents
monotheism.
Sikh daily prayers feature
the phrase Ik Onkar.

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Khanda
The khanda is a prominent
symbol.
It is made of three swords
encompassed by a circle.
It symbolizes balance
between spiritual and
worldly aspects.
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Adi Granth

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The Adi Granth, or Sri

Guru Granth Sahib, is
Sikhisms most
important text.
The Adi Granth is
Sikhisms living Guru
since 1708 and Guru
Gobind Singh.
Every gurdwara
contains a copy of the
Adi Granth.

Five Ks
Which of the Five Ks of
Sikhism are indicated in
this photo?
o Kes
o Kara
o Kirpan
o kangha
o kachh
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Sikh Meditative Prayer

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Prayer and meditation are

central ritual activities for Sikhs.
Daily prayers are to be recited
early in the morning and in the
evening.
Contemplation of the divine
Name of God is an important
form of meditation.

Sikh Man Bathing at the Golden Temple

This is a common sight at
the Golden Temple in
Amritsar.
The Temple features a
large bathing tank known
as Amritsar, the Pool of
the Nectar of Immortality.
Sikhs are to bathe daily,
prior to commencing the
morning prayers.

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Khalsa Day Parade, Toronto

There are about 450,000
Sikhs in Canada.
Khalsa Day, or Vaisakhi,
commemorates the origin
of the Khalsa in 1699.
Khalsa Day parades are
held in cities across
North America.

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Sikhs Share Langar

Langar is the
community meal that
is a daily occurrence
at Sikh gurdwaras.
The communal
ideals of equality are
as follows:
o gender
o age
o caste
o religion

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Sikh Women Preparing Food for Langar

Langar depends on
volunteers like these
women.
They prepare bread
known as roti or
chapatti.
Vegetables and lentils
also are served; meat,
poultry, and fish are
never served.

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Sikh Turban
Sikh men wear colorful turbans.
Because of the requirement not
to cut ones hair, wearing turbans
is customary.
Upon turning ten or eleven, Sikh
boys often ceremonially tie their
first turban.

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